scribed, are 1:9. Even though Alberti introduces two different orders, much thinner and taller columns, arched windows and a bigger arch on his façade, the form of classical Greek temple is easily recognizable. He gracefully adapts the classical façade and gives it a new interpretation.
mathematical relationships of parts of Parthenon attracted Alberti, who was interested in mathematics and exact sciences.
Left diagram: Northern façade of Sant Andrea. Borsi, F. (1977). Leon Battista Alberti. New York: Harper & Row. Right diagram: Front façade of Parthenon. Bruno V.J. (1996). The Parthenon: illustrations, introductory essay, history, archeological analysis, criticism. New York : Norton.
Geometry of Plan Both Sant Andrea and Parthenon have one axis of symmetry, along which the circulation and procession towards the most sacred parts of two buildings occurs. The experience of Parthenon and Sant Andrea is all about movement towards the most important sacred space (cella, where Athena’s statue stands in Parthenon and apse, where Blood of Christ relic is placed in Sant Andrea). The holy chamber in both buildings is not exposed. One has to process through a series of spaces, before reaching the core. Interestingly the proportions of nave of Sant Andrea resemble the ones of Parthenon. Left diagram: Plan of Sant Andrea. Borsi, F. (1977). Leon Battista Alberti. New York: Harper & Row. Right diagram: Plan of Parthenon. Bruno V.J. (1996). The Parthenon: illustrations, introductory essay, history, archeological analysis, criticism. New York : Norton.
To conclude, the classical Greek architecture and Greek temple typology had a great influence on Alberti and his work. He generated the concepts of perfect symmetry, ideal proportions, static composition and symbolism by studying great monuments of the past and Parthenon in particular (Borsi 233). Moreover, the complex
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LEFT Plan of Sant Andrea. Borsi, F. (1977). Leon Battista Alberti. New York: Harper & Row. RIGHT Plan of Parthenon. Bruno V.J. (1996). The Parthenon: illustrations, introductory essay, history, archeological analysis, criticism. New York : Norton.
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